India, Aug. 7 -- India's batters will look to fine-tune their skills against spin when they face Sri Lanka XI in a three-day warm-up match at the Nondescripts Cricket Club on Friday. The practice game comes ahead of the first Test in Galle on August 15 and will provide the visitors with valuable preparation as they adapt to Sri Lankan conditions, where spin is expected to play a major role.

The fixture also comes with a change in leadership after captain Shubman Gill suffered an impact injury to his right ring finger during India's training session on Thursday. As a precaution, Gill will miss the opening day of the warm-up match, with the BCCI medical team continuing to monitor his recovery. In his absence, KL Rahul will take charge of t...